At the beginning of each meeting of the SHJ Board, we ask a question of the members in attendance. This past August, SHJ Vice President, Evelyn Goldstein, asked us to consider the best deli near where we live and why […]
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This Humanistic Judaism Reading List has been curated to provide you with educational and enjoyable options to learn more about Humanistic Judaism and the history of the movement! Members and supporters of SHJ and SHJ-affiliated communities received a professionally-printed bookmark […]
Rick Gold currently serves on the SHJ Board of Directors, is an international democracy assistance specialist, and former President of Machar, The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism. As a leader in the Machar community, he has led the congregation’s […]
The 9th Day of Av begins this year August 12 at sundown. In the Jewish calendar it is a one-day fast holiday, commemorating many tragedies in the lives of the Jewish people, primarily the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. […]
J. Bruce Hillenberg, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist. He is 74 years-old and semi-retired. He joined the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism in 2020. Bruce’s interests include gardening, writing poems, spending time with his family and friends, making new friends, reading, […]
If you are not yet an SHJ member, supporter, or subscriber, please enjoy the preview edition [PDF] here. If you are, please scroll down while logged in for access to the full version. Spring 2024
Meet the wonderful rabbis/cantors of communities and congregations affiliated with the Society for Humanistic Judaism, and learn with them on a wide variety of topics. This session of the series is with Rabbi Eva Goldfinger of Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic […]
As part of the celebration of Rabbi Adam Chalom’s 20 years with Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, Executive Director Paul Golin of the Society for Humanistic Judaism shared his thoughts on the future of Humanistic Judaism, given wider trends in society […]
This playlist is the first online Humanistic Shavuot Study Session/Tikkun Leil Shavuot, jointly offered by the Society for Humanistic Judaism, Tmura-IISHJ in Jerusalem, and the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism. Recorded May 28, 2020. Read more about our affiliates […]
On May 3, 2024 the International Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism held a graduation ceremony for individuals completing their Rabbinic, officiant, and leadership programs! We are so excited to celebrate with this group of amazing leaders. Check out the playlist […]